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Lawton Alternative

San Francisco, California · Grades K to 8 · San Francisco Unified

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About Lawton Alternative

Lawton Alternative serves kindergarten through grade 8 as a public school in San Francisco, California. It reported 600 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in San Francisco. With about 28.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.1 students per teacher. San Francisco Unified runs 106 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Families comparing options will find 191 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1570 31st Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone	(415) 759-2832
School district	San Francisco Unified
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	600
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28.5
Students per teacher	21.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, San Francisco County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 063441005639). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lawton Alternative serve?

Lawton Alternative serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Lawton Alternative?

Lawton Alternative reported 600 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Alternative?

About 21.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 600 students and 28.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Lawton Alternative a public or charter school?

Lawton Alternative is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lawton Alternative in?

Lawton Alternative is part of San Francisco Unified. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/san-francisco-unified/

Where is Lawton Alternative located?

Lawton Alternative is at 1570 31st Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122. The phone number is (415) 759-2832.

How many other schools are near Lawton Alternative?

There are 191 other schools within 5 miles of Lawton Alternative in our directory.